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San Francisco Realtors partner with AI startup Sidekick

Housing Wire

AI -powered real estate assistant Sidekick unveiled a partnership with the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) on Monday. As the AI capital of the world, San Francisco is the ideal place to launch Sidekick to sophisticated Realtors, at just the right time,” Michael Martin, co-founder of Sidekick, said in a statement.

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Educate your clients on down payment assistance programs

Housing Wire

But, what are they exactly and how can we help our clients utilize them? This is where we as Realtors are ready to educate our buyers with information and help clients find the right path(s) to alleviate financial burdens by providing funds to cover a portion of the down payment. What are down payment assistance programs?

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Realtors still get most of their leads from Facebook

Housing Wire

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. Still, nearly half reported that they use it to help them build and maintain relationships with existing clients or to promote listings.

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DataDigest: 281 Realtors sound off on future of commissions in HousingWire survey

Housing Wire

Ask the average real estate agent or broker in America if they believe the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and brokerages are likely to win the bombshell Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case on appeal. Such an outcome, many predict, could eventually force a disassociation between the Realtor-owned MLSs and the NAR mothership.

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Coldwell Banker Realty welcomes new Boston team

Housing Wire

Moving our entire team over to Coldwell Banker Realty was the best decision for our clients. No one else compares when it comes to brand recognition and tools to market our clients’ homes. His expertise spans condominium conversion and development, residential sales, buyer representation and commercial transactions. DelRose Sr.

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Sidekick announces new partnership with South Florida MLS 

Housing Wire

The collaboration comes on the heels of Sidekick partnerships with the MIAMI Association of Realtors and the San Francisco Association of Realtors earlier in May. “We

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Four secrets to mastering client retention

Housing Wire

There have been numerous studies done on client retention over the years, and while the exact figures vary, most suggest that it can be anywhere from five to 25 times more expensive to acquire a new client than to keep an existing one. Set, and stick to, client retention goals. Repeat client business doesn’t happen by accident.

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